"We're very happy that our movie's coming out in a year when Hollywood's having a lot of difficult conversations with itself and we're amplifying voices that have been silenced for too long. And I think, as men, we've been talking for centuries. It's time for us to shut up, listen and amplify. Thank you."

The top prize of the night was swept up by a dark fairy tale.

Actor Patrick Stewart said:

"And the critics choice for the best picture goes to The Shape of Water."

While Gary Oldman cleaned up best actor for his role as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour.